Department of Transportation report shows pet deaths among major U.S. airlines

April 15, 2014 |Compiled by John-Henry Perera

Is your pet truly safe in the air? A recent report from the U.S. Department of Transportation shows 21 animals died between several American air carriers. Our slideshow contains the number of deaths per airline and the specific case reports for each individual pet.

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Back in February 2014, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its monthly "Air Travel Consumer Report." That document detailed the number of pet deaths among several American carriers and the specific reports from each of them from January to December 2013.

Back in February 2014, the U.S. Department of Transportation released its monthly "Air Travel Consumer Report." That document detailed the number of pet deaths among several American carriers and the specific reports from each of them from January to December 2013.